2** Caley Road Brighton, MA 02135 Cell Phone: (207) ***-**** email@bc.edu STUDENT’S NAME OBJECTIVE Full-time staff RN at Women’s Cancer center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital EDUCATION Boston College, William F. Connell School of Nursing May 2012 Bachelor of Science in Nursing GPA 3.2 Will Take Nursing Boards (NCLEX) in June 2012 Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing, Alpha Chi Chapter Chestnut Hill, MA James Cook University, School of Nursing Studied nursing and liberal arts courses Spring 2009 Queensland, Australia The University of Southern Maine, School of Nursing May 2008-June2009 Portland, ME The University of Connecticut August 2007-May 2008 Storrs, CT Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars-UConn Chapter Member of the Spring 2008 Director of Athletics Scholar- Athlete Honor Roll Member of The University of Connecticut Division I Varsity Women’s Rowing Team NURSING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE New England Medical Center - Nursing Synthesis Spring 2012 Boston, MA Delivered care to patients in the fast-paced environment of the Emergency Department. Gained experience working with both adult and pediatric patients with various diagnoses and levels of acuity. Improved time management, delegation, assessment, and technical nursing skills. Lawrence Public School- Community Health Clinical Spring 2012 Brookline, MA Boston Children’s Hospital- Child Health Clinical Fall 2011 Boston, MA Cared for infants and toddlers in a surgical setting. Adapted and applied pediatric nursing skills to the care of the postoperative pediatric patient. Worked with patients with congenital birth defects, transplants, and various other diagnoses. Demonstrated competency in assessing patients, safely administering medications, and working collaboratively with patients and families to provide quality, supportive care. Carney Hospital- Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Fall 2011 Dorchester, MA Experienced the opportunity to work with patients in adult, older-adult, adolescent, and outpatient settings. Communicated with patients to assess their psychiatric status, evaluating potential risks, and creating a care plan for the future. Exhibited ability to utilize therapeutic communication to care for psychiatric patients. Massachusetts general Hospital- Childbearing Clinical Spring 2011 Boston, MA Practiced skills such as labor and delivery assessments, fetal monitoring, labor coaching, pain management, maternal and infant care during postpartum period, and patient and family education. Demonstrated competency in maternal and newborn vital signs and assessments, interpreting fetal heart rates and contraction characteristics, and educating patients on breastfeeding and other infant care techniques. New England Medical Center- Adult Health II Clinical Spring 2011 Boston, MA Fine-tuned skills in patient assessments, wound care, foley and drain care, medication administration, documentation, and assisting patients with ADL’s and mobility. Enhanced comfort level in administering various medications and providing specific nursing care for patients post kidney and liver transplant and post-gastric bypass. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center- Adult Health I Clinical Fall 2010 Boston, MA Learned to care for patients on a vascular unit primarily suffering from complications of diabetes. Gained confidence in basic nursing skills. Monitored glucose levels, administered insulin, and cared for patients status post amputation of the lower extremity(ies). RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Maine Medical Center, Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence Portland, ME Clinical Nursing Assistant II, Adult Oncology – Per diem Summer 2010 - Present Assist nursing staff with various duties and routine technical tasks such as taking vital signs, measuring/recording intake and output, and assisting patients with basic hygiene and daily living activities. Nurse Associate, Adult Genitourinary and Renal Unit Summer 2011 Worked one-on-one with a RN, BSN, performing all nursing duties and tasks including patient assessment, treatment, planning, and collaborating with medical staff. Performed nursing duties specific to patient population including post-transplant care, post-prostate surgery care, and end-life care. Fallbrook Woods Nursing Home Portland, ME Certified Nurse Assistant, Alzheimer’s Unit Summer 2010 Assisted nursing staff with patient care including meals, hygiene, activities of daily living, and taking vital signs. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Crittenton House John Baldacci for Governor Campaign Maine Won’t Discriminate Campaign John Kerry for President Campaign Spring 2012 Nov. 2006 Nov. 2005 Nov. 2004 RELATED SKILLS Certified in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) American Heart Association Brighton, MA Portland, ME Portland, ME Portland, ME